1. We
shall strive for the highest level of personal and professional competence by
seeking and using new evidence based information to improve our practices while
also responding openly to the suggestions of others. (Division of Early Childhood,
2009).
We as educators must ensure that we a
constantly seeking new ideas through research, education, concepts and ideas
from other professionals and organization to promote growth and excellence in
the services we provide for children and families. We cannot hope to be the best service providers
or educators unless we keep abreast of issues, best practices, innovative ideas,
and changes in policies that directly or indirectly affect the quality of lives
for those we serve. We can receive and
utilize the best information from those in the field of education, which have
made significant contributions, by establishing professional collaborative relationships
and being open to new ideas.
2. We
shall serve as advocates for children with disabilities and their families and
for the professionals who serve them by supporting both policy and programmatic
decisions that enhance the quality of their lives. Oftentimes we meet families who are unable to
speak for themselves or are unaware of what their rights and responsibilities
are as parents who need and deserve the best services for their children. When we serve as advocates for those
families, we can ensure they receive the information that will help them by
giving them the opportunity to make sound decisions regarding their child. As advocates, we can be agents for change in
policies, support parents in obtaining services, resources and services from
state and local agencies. (Division of Early Childhood, 2009).
3. P-1.1—Above
all, we shall not harm children. We
shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically
harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, or intimidating to
children. (National Association for the
Education of Young Children, 2005).
This statement is a testament to what each
of us should hold true and that is to protect our children. These are our most precious jewels and the
future of our country. As educators, we
should ensure that our children receive care, promote positive emotional and
social development, and support their diverse and individual uniqueness. This can best be achieve by building relationships
between families, caregiver/educators and community and to help each children reach
their fullest potential by providing an safe and secure environment for
learning.
References
NAEYC.
(2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment.
Retrieved
May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
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Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010,
